Drobo Launches Thunderbolt3 5-Bay 5D3 Storage System

Drobo, Inc. launch Thunderbolt3 5D3.

The 5D3 has up to a 2X performance boost over the 5D. This is the 8th new product released after new management took over in 2015, and the 2nd new product in three months (the 5N2 was released in March).

5D3 has feature set to supercharge and simplify creative workflows including:

Two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB 3.0 Type-C port
BeyondRAID technology for storage simplicity and easy expansion
Upgraded processor for increased speed and throughput
Support for two 4K monitors or one 5K monitor
mSATA Accelerator bay for performance boost
2-year warranty

” The 5D3 is a direct result of working with our creative customers to make their workflows more efficient and productive,” said Mihir Shah, CEO, Drobo. “We pride ourselves in setting the standard for storage simplicity with automated, easy to use,and reliable data protection.“

Fast for creative workflows
Today’s creative professionals and small businesses need performance and capacity storage for fast media creation and editing,as well as a central backup location. The 5D3 is a direct response to this need, using BeyondRAID technology and the Thunderbolt 3 interface.The enhanced speed and power of the latest Thunderbolt connectivity, allows for more pixels and clarity on 4K/5K displays for editing ability. 5D3 users also can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt devices, and have enough power to charge a laptop.

The products are designed to be simple, safe, and smart. This philosophy places the customer first by providing an easy to use and manageable solution. The designed metal array, features carrier-less drive bays, a magnetic faceplate, and a LED display for intelligent management. For more power, the mSATA Accelerator bay increases performance by over 30% for frequently accessed data.

“We understand that creative professionals and consumers have storage needs that change over time,” said Rod Harrison, CTO, Drobo. “Drobos are the only DAS arrays on the market with unlimited expandability. Users have the ability to choose the drives that fit their capacity, brand and price preferences.“

Price and customer loyalty program:

The 5D3 is available at an MSRP of $699 through the company’s webstore and select channel partners.
The firm offers a simple migration path for the company’s customers looking to upgrade to the latest 5D3. Drobo S, 4-bay (Gen 3), 5D/5Dt, and 5C customers are eligible for a $50 discount when they purchase a 5D3 through the webstore.
US customers will also receive a limited edition Drobo Skin if purchased on the US firm’s store. The limited edition Skin offer and $50 rebate are valid until July 11th, 2017 or while supplies last.

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